Is aggravated battery to a person over the age of 65

[raccoon]

Different from aggravated battery?

See story about FL man who beat up elderly woman

[Dennis Donovan]

1. Link?

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Delivery-Man-Beat-Elderly-Woman-Doused-Her-With-Chemical-in-Boca-Raton-Home-Cops-556626261.html

That "Florida Man" is charged w/ 2nd degree murder...

[raccoon]

2. Thank you. I can't do links on the phone. Nt

[quickesst]

3. I found this

https://www.slgattorneysflorida.com/battery-on-a-person-65-years-of-age-or-older.html

( much more at link)
What are the potential consequences of Assault or Battery on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older?
Assault on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older
Up to 1 year in jail

Battery on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older
Up to 5 years in prison

Aggravated Assault on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older
3 year minimum mandatory prison sentence up to 15 years in prison
Up to $10,000 fine
500 community service hours
Restitution to victim

Aggravated Battery on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older
3 year minimum mandatory prison sentence up to 30 years in prison
Up to $10,000 fine
500 community service hours
Restitution to victim

* A judge cannot withhold adjudication or suspend the sentence on any of the four offenses listed above. This means that a conviction for any assault or battery on a person 65 years of age or older would make you a convicted felon and you would not be eligible to get your record sealed or expunged.

[lettucebe]

4. I think that adds "Elder Abuse" to the mix

Not sure, but that's what I've heard